Are you living a successful life? Do you feel you're just treading water? Or maybe you've hit rock bottom and you're wondering how to get back on track?

 

There's a reason we call it "success" not "failure." We should strive to live our lives on our terms, not someone else's. This means that we must first define success for ourselves. Then we must figure out how to achieve it. And finally, we must make sure that we do everything possible to ensure that we succeed.

 

This article will help you understand how to live a successful life on your terms. It will also teach you how to become self-sufficient and independent from others.

 

I'll share with you my personal experiences and lessons learned from many successful people throughout history.

 

You'll learn to set goals, create plans, and execute them. You'll discover how to overcome obstacles and failures. And you'll find out how to build relationships and friendships that last a lifetime.

 

What Is the First Step to a Successful Life?

 

The first step to a successful life is taking responsibility for your success. Do what you want to achieve. It doesn't matter if you're not very talented or smart or rich or famous. If you don't take responsibility for yourself, then there's nothing anyone else can do for you.

 

Make the decisions. Decide where you want to go. Decide how much effort you will put into achieving your goals. And you have to accept full responsibility for your actions.

 

Learn From Others' Mistakes

 

The best way to learn from others' mistakes is by studying what they did right. It gives you an idea of how they got there.

 

You can also use this as a guide for your projects. You can then adapt those ideas into your project.

 

The key is to take notes on everything you see and read. This includes other people's websites, magazines, books, etc.

 

This will help you understand where they are coming from and why they have done certain things.

 

Make Sure You Know What You Want

 

The first step in any project is knowing what you want to achieve. This should include understanding how you are going to measure success.

 

This may seem obvious, but many people fail at this stage because they don't know exactly what they want from a project.

 

They have an idea but they haven't worked out what they need to do to make sure that they succeed.

 

So if you're not sure what you want then ask yourself these questions:

• What am I trying to accomplish?
• How will I know when I've succeeded?

 

Be Honest With Yourself

 

It's easy to get caught up in all the hype around you. You want to make sure you are honest with yourself and don't let others influence what you think about yourself.

 

You have to know who you are as a person and what makes you tick. If you're not happy with how you've been living then you need to change.

 

If you're unhappy with where you are in life, you need to take action and do something about it.

 

Believe in Yourself

 

You have to believe in yourself first. If you don't believe in yourself then nobody else will.

 

You must believe in yourself because if you don't, how do you expect anybody else to?

 

If you think you're not capable of doing anything, then why would anyone want to help you?

 

And if they don't want to help you, what does that say about them?

 

So, you need to believe in yourself first before you can ask for help from others.

 

Develop Self Esteem

 

Your self-esteem is important because you are the person who defines yourself. You define how others see you and how they view your abilities.

 

You have many choices for building self-confidence. One choice is to improve on what you already know. Another option is to learn new skills and develop new talents.

 

If you want to build self-esteem, then make sure you choose options that will help you become better at what you do.

 

Surround Yourself With Favorable People

 

People who make you feel better about yourself surround you. They help you see the world from a different perspective. They give you encouragement and support when times are tough.

 

They keep you motivated and inspired. When they're around, you don't have time to think negative thoughts.

 

You just want to do what makes them happy. And you know that if you do what makes them happy, then you'll always be happy too.

 

Get Rid Of Negative Thoughts

 

It's not always easy to change our thoughts. But if we can do this for just five minutes each day, then over time, we'll notice changes in how we feel. And when you're feeling better, you'll have more energy and motivation to tackle other tasks.

 

So here are three steps to help you get rid of negative thoughts.

 

Step 1 - Replace negative thoughts with positive ones. For example, instead of saying "I'm useless," say "I am useful." Instead of "I deserve nothing," say "I deserve everything."

 

Step 2 - Repeat these statements as often as possible throughout the day.

 

Step 3 - When you find yourself getting angry, frustrated, or sad, stop what you're doing and take a few deep breaths. Then think about the positive statement you've made and repeat it aloud.

 

Never Give Up Hope

 

It's not easy for anyone to give up hope. But when you do, you are letting go of all the reasons you should stay alive. You're giving up on yourself. And if you let go of hope, then there's nothing left inside you to keep fighting.

 

You have to believe that life isn't over yet. That you still have a chance at happiness.

 

That you deserve better than this.

 

And you know what?

 

Hope doesn't die.

Hope just gets stronger.

 

Keep Going Even If You Don't Win

 

It's okay if you don't win. Just keep going. The most important thing is to try.

 

You'll learn from your mistakes, and you'll make them anyway, but at least you tried. And what could be better than that?

 

If you're not sure how to proceed, ask yourself, "What would I do if I were in this situation?"

 

"What would my mentor/boss/teacher recommend?"

"How did they solve similar problems?"

"What kind of advice does Google give when someone searches for 'X'?"

 

The answers to these questions may help you figure out what to do next.

 

Work At Being Positive

 

The world is full of negativity. It’s not always easy to be positive, but you don't have to give in to the negative thoughts that are running around in your head all day. All you need to do is learn how to handle them.

 

You should try to think positively as much as possible. If you're feeling sad or upset, then you'll feel worse if you let yourself dwell on those feelings. Instead, focus on what you want to achieve instead. This way, you won't end up getting depressed over anything.

 

Commit to taking 100% responsibility for every aspect of your life.

Source: jackcanfield.com

 

Exercise Regularly - A Simple Way To Keep Yourself In Shape.

 

It may seem hard at first, but you'll soon find yourself getting fitter and healthier. And if you're looking for an excuse to go running, then this is it!

 

There are many benefits to exercise. Not just health-related ones, but also mental and emotional ones too.

 

Exercise improves concentration and memory, as well as moods and feelings.

 

And regular exercise helps us sleep better and reduces stress levels.

 

So, whether you want to lose weight, tone up, or simply feel great, exercising regularly should be high on your list of priorities.

 

Find Ways To Relax

 

The best way to relax is by listening to music. It helps you to unwind and enjoy yourself.

 

Music also helps you to think positively and feel better when you are stressed.

 

You should try different types of music as they have different effects on people.

 

For example, classical music makes you calm and relaxed while heavy metal music energizes you.

 

I have discovered that listening to music while working has helped me to concentrate more and work faster.

 

Enjoy the Moment

 

The best way for me to describe this would be to think of it as an 'experience'. It's not just about doing something, but rather enjoying the moment while you're doing it.

 

The key thing here is to make sure that you are fully engaged in what you are doing at all times. Enjoy yourself while you do it.

 

You need to feel that you are doing something worthwhile, something that makes sense to you. And if you don't enjoy it then there's nothing else to say.

 

Let Go of Resentment

 

It takes an extraordinary amount of energy to hold on to resentment. The longer you do it, the harder it becomes to let go. But when you finally release your grip, you'll feel lighter and freer than you have in years.

 

If you think about it, resentment is like holding onto a lump of hot coal. It burns away your strength and saps your willpower.

 

But once you've released it, you can move forward with renewed vigor.

 

What Happens if You Don’t Have A Growth Mindset?

 

If you don't have a growth mindset, then you will not grow as an individual or as a business. And if you don't grow, you'll fall behind. It's just how life works.

 

You believe you can change and improve yourself. That there are always ways to do better. That you should strive for excellence.

 

Having healthy habits with an attainable goal in mind will help you stay motivated.

 

Your goals shouldn't be so lofty that they're unattainable. They should be challenging enough to keep you interested, yet achievable.

 

When you set out to accomplish something, expect to fail along the way. Failure is part of the process.

 

If you don't think this way, then you won't make any progress at all.

 

You may have heard the phrase “success is 1% inspiration, 99 percent perspiration,” or you may be familiar with the 10,000-hour rule.

Source: lifehack.org

 

How Can I Be Successful and Happy?

 

The key to success is to make sure you are happy all the time. If you are not happy, then nothing else matters. You cannot be successful if you are unhappy.

 

Find ways to keep yourself motivated and energized. This is where happiness comes into play.

 

Happiness is what makes us feel alive. It gives us energy and motivation. Happiness also helps us to achieve our goals and dreams.

 

If we are always happy and contented, then we will be able to do anything. We will overcome any obstacle that gets in our way.

 

We will accomplish magnificent feats and become very successful.

 

Final Thoughts

 

These steps on how to be successful in life will not only help you live a happier life, but also give you the confidence that you need to succeed in whatever you choose to do.

 

So take actionable steps today and start living a happier life. Would you like to chat with Ayurvedic practitioner Cosmic Mike on your journey to success? Plenty of people have goals in life, but true success requires a different approach.

 

Cosmic Mike will enhance your sense of curiosity and sense of meaning by helping you to understand why you want to do things, and the crucial steps to get your attainable goal done.